Maintenance Technician

Thales; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Johannesburg is looking for a skilled technician to maintain and troubleshoot industrial machinery. Candidates should have a trade qualification and 3-5 years of experience in the field, particularly with data card and shrink wrap machines. Shift work is required, and strong communication skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for career development within the company.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years technical background in repairing data card machines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in using and maintaining industrial machines.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machinery per technical guidelines.
• Maintain and troubleshoot operations equipment.
• Conduct health and safety checks on machines.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

S2, NTC4 or applicable trade test qualification

Job description

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Duties

• Assemble machinery following precise technical guidelines
• Troubleshooting, maintaining and servicing of all operations equipment i.e. Industrial Shrink rappers, Industrial Shredders and recording all incidence.
• Ensuring operations on-line targets are met by doing proactive work on the machines and keep the machine in the most efficient way for production;
• Perform machine testing, calibration, and quality assurance before client delivery
• Keep detailed records of service activities, including repairs and parts used
• Offer technical guidance and troubleshooting support to machine operators as needed.
• Respond to maintenance requests by operators.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workspace.
• Conduct health and safety checks to ensure the machines are safe to use;
• Follow all safety protocols and adhere to workshop regulations
• Other activities deemed necessary;
• Shift work required
• Be on standby when required
• Execute project given to you
• Assist with the training of machine operators on the use of the machine and health and safety techniques.
• Collaborate with production team members in relation to maintenance of industrial shredders, Industrial shrink rappers etc

Education

• S2, NTC4 or applicable trade test qualification or equivalent

Experience

• 3 – 5 years technical background with experience in repairing, installing and calibrating data card machines, shrink rap machines etc
• Experience as an electrician (preferable)
• Mechanical experience (preferable /optional
• Production experience essential

Knowledge

• Good computer skills;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Basic administration skills.
• Knowledge industrial machine operation and maintenance best practices

Ability

• Ability to work harmoniously with all levels of employees.
• Work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving

Language

• English

Type of work

• Shift work

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